In 2021, 16% of U.S. pharmacy techs worked in hospitals, earning an average annual salary of $38,270. Pharmacies employed 50% of the workforce, paying an average of $35,940, while grocery stores employed 9% and paid $36,090.
In 2023 — the most recent data available — the highest average pay, $48,270, went to those employed by ambulatory healthcare services. This work setting accounted for 4% of the pharmacy technician workforce.
Here is the average salary for pharmacy technicians in other work environments:
- Hospitals: $47,940, 17% of the workforce
- General merchandise stores: $44,500, 9%
- Grocery stores: $37,420, 10%
- Pharmacies and drugstores: $37,370, 51%
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